Karṇa's Burden 17: karṇaḥ

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dharmo hi yatnaiḥ puruṣeṇa sādhyo bhujaṃgajihvācapalā nṛpaśriyaḥ |
tasmātprajāpālanamātrabudhyā hateṣu deheṣu guṇā dharante || 17 ||

Dharma indeed must be accomplished by a man through efforts; the fortunes of kings are fickle like the tongue of a serpent.
Therefore, with the mind set only on protecting the subjects, when bodies are destroyed, virtues endure. || 17